Kaepernick thinks timeout cost 49ers last year’s Super Bowl

A year after the 49ers lost the Super Bowl to the Ravens, Colin Kaepernick is still smarting over a late timeout that he thinks cost San Francisco the game.

Kaepernick said on Bill Simmons’ podcast that he believes he would have run for the game-winning touchdown on a third-and-goal late in the fourth quarter, except that 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh called timeout before he could get the play off.

“There was one play we had that we had called a timeout on that I think would have walked in, and the play clock was running down so we called a timeout,” Kaepernick said.

Kaepernick added that he believes if Harbaugh hadn’t called timeout, they still would have snapped the ball before getting a delay of game penalty, and that he would have scored a touchdown on the play.

“It would have been close, but I think we might have been able to get that play off,” Kaepernick said.

Instead, the 49ers changed the play after the timeout, and the 49ers’ possession ended with Kaepernick thowing back-to-back incomplete passes. A year later, Kaepernick doesn’t sound like he’s completely over that.

The play did look likely to score, and the timeout might not have been necessary. But football is a game of inches, and it didn’t go down that way. The Ravens won, fair and square.

After 2 seasons of five-word answers, I’m surprised Kaepernick has so much to say all of a sudden. Especially since his comments don’t make him look all that great. That being said, I wonder what the context has been, since everything repeated here has been in isolation.

I gotta give it to the creativity of the media. They realized that the “Sherman Files” had run its course, because the more he spoke, the more they realized he’s smart, articulate and they couldn’t make him out to be the buffoon they wanted.

Enter Beast Mode, who they milked for all it was worth. Realizing that he has the correct perspective of the game, (’bout the action, boss) they quickly pivoted to Kap, who gives them something to write about, up to kickoff.

Kap may be right about the timeout, but he’s coming off like an idiot with all he has said regarding the Seahawks. Just what the media ordered.

Baltimore also could have figured out a better way to waste time during the play and could have used loophole strategies to manipulate an opportunity to get more time running down during the play, and if they did things correctly they would not have had to even kick the ball to SF to end the game. They could have killed 100% of the clock with the right play designs there. They even had TOs they didn’t use that they could have called if they needed time to figure out how to draw a longer play purely designed for purposes of wasting extra seconds.

Hope all you Niner fans enjoy the ifs and coulda-been stories. Because that’s all you’re ever going to get with Kap and Harbaugh.

Enjoy watching the Seahawks win the Superbowl, Kaepernick and Niner fans. No worries – Russell Wilson will show you how it’s done, with no excuses, no ifs, no buts, nothing but glory and championship-style pure awesome.

You people realize he was probably asked a question, right?
I’m sure he wasn’t describing his favorite pizza topping and then threw in, “So…about last year’s Superbowl…”
And then people wonder why certain players/coaches don’t want to speak to the media.

You lost the game because when the Super Bowl was on the line and you were 1st and goal you forgot who you were which was a running team, you tried to be something your not which is a passing QB and Strike 1, Strike 2, Strike 3 You lose.

Kaepernick is deflecting. He figures if he can blame someone or something else, he doesn’t have to take responsibility for his play.

Reality is that Kaepernic isn’t a very good QB. Like I have said before, give the 9ers the 25th ranked D in the NFL and see how many games they win on Kaepernicks abilities. Not many if it is all on Kaepernick to win.

Good way to find yourself playing for another team. Harbaugh is arrogant enough to not tolerate his QB throwing him under the bus. I’d bet Harbaugh has a sit down with “Kaep” at the start of the next season to set a few “ground rules”. LOL

Ironically, IF Pete Carroll didn’t call the timeout at ATL that gave Matt Bryant a redo on the GW FG he previously missed, you wouldn’t have even been in the Super Bowl, Kaep. Seahawks would have destroyed you in the NFCCG the following week at the ‘Stick. You know it, I know it, and the American people know it.

This guy cements my feeling that the Seahawks will own the NFC West for years to come. The reason you lost isn’t a timeout or in his previous comments because he “didn’t throw the ball a foot farther”. It’s because you weren’t the better team that day. How about getting in the film room and being a good leader. Not saying he’s not but these excuse mean he thinks he’s good enough already and it’s other factor why he’s not winning. Glad I’m a Seahawks fan and I don’t have count on Kaperchoke for a ring.

Really Kaepernick? At what point do you realize your mouth is doing nothing but disservice to yourself, and more importantly, your team? Perhaps you shouldn’t be saying, “if only we didn’t take that timeout”, or “if I throw that ball 1 foot further”. Instead, perhaps what you should be talking about, or rather doing, is studying film and honing your craft so that the next time you have that opportunity, you’ll be able to capitalize.

I love the rivalry between SF and SEA, but this bone head QB makes me feel quite sorry for the SF fan base, as they know THIS is the guy that is supposed to lead their team to greatness. Meanwhile the Hawks have Russell Wilson at the helm, who after last years loss in ATL, was back studying film upon their return, voicing his commitment to never being in that same position again.

Kaepernick as Uncle Rico: How much you wanna make a bet I can throw a football over them mountains?… Yeah… Coach woulda put me in fourth quarter, we would’ve been state champions. No doubt. No doubt in my mind.

as a chiefs fan, i am thrilled that we got alex smith and not this guy. who cares about his physical talent.. michael vick has a lot of that, too. there’s much more that goes into making a great QB and leader, and alex is clearly a cut above kaep when it comes to those qualities.

I always wondered why they did not try at least one quarterback run play instead of throwing the ball twice. Given Kap’s running ability, it was not a wise decision to not run the ball at least once when they needed just a few yards. Better luck next year.

I get it,most of you are not Niner,harbs or kaep fans but c’mon. Do you guys ever watch old retired player talk about superbowls from years past? They never get over it,easy for people to say. The bottom line is they do stuff we can only dream about,and it effects our lives

Baltimore had luck going fot it all season from 4th and 29 in San Diego to Rahim Moore, but face it Niners John outcoached brother Jim when the opportunity presented itself. Baltimore won because they executed in all phases.

Alex Smith may have been in and possibly won 3 superbowls, if #1 Kyle Williams does not cost the 49ers the first one. #2 if Harbaugh does not betray him last year for his pet project Kaepernick who choked with the game on the line. #3 Harbaugh was smart enough and not too arrogant to admit his mistake and had put Smith back in as the starter this year instead of watching the new “Michael Vick” choke with the game on the line again. If anyone has a right to wonder what if, it is Smith. Unlike Colin, Smith has way more class and brains on and off the field. I am a die hard niner fan but I honestly doubt we will ever win a super bowl with Kaepernick. He just is not cerebral enough on and off the field. You choked Colin, now be a big enough man to admit it and shut up. The more you bitch and whine, the less we respect you. Take a lesson from Alex Smith and show some humility and class.

It is clear to me that his competitive spirit is heightened this week and he isn’t able to get passed the two biggest losses in his career; two weeks ago to the Seahawks in the NFC Championship and last year in the S.B.

Can’t blame him, except someone needs to remind him that the press is all about headlines and “gotcha” type of quotes/spin this week. Lay Low and focus on improving.

I can’t believe he’s stupid enough to throw Harbaugh under the bus like that. You reap what you sow tho…Harbs better just suck it up and take the high road because Alex Smith is gone and this is who he’s stuck with.

I think it was pass interference and the Niners should have won that game. All I know is I beleive Manning methodically lights it up against the Seattle D. How can you defend those quick strikes, they happen to fast.
Sherman has this idea he is covering guys going deep and its jump ball when before he can react the receivers have ball in hand and are moving.

And if Alex Smith was still the QB, the 49ers might still be in playoffs… If Joe Montana was never removed and Jerry Rice still played, the 9ers would still be a dynasty…. but alas poor Kaepernick, we know now you too well.

You’re a sore loser! See you next year! Maybe, especially after chucking your own coach under the bus like that.

Signed,
Everyone else you keep thinking about instead of making yourself better

Manning and co. played the entire first half vs Seattle in the preseason. 24-7 was the score when he left the field of play. That was WITHOUT Harvin. 34-17 Seahawks. And like osiris, I’m being generous to the broncos. Hawks might score 50+ in this game if Beastmode and Harvin are balling.

Apparently both Kaep and the reporter have forgotten that had the 49ers scored the TD on 4th down, they would have led by only 2 points, with 1:40 to play, and the Ravens having scored FGs on both their previous possessions, with a QB who had played exceptionally well in pressure situations the entire playoffs, a kicker who can kick at least 61 yards, and a return man who had previously run back a kickoff for a TD.

So yeah, except for all those things, it would have been the “game winning” TD.

A few things cost the 49ers the superbowl last year. One was the bad start, and the second was the refs at the end of the game. Terrible no calls. It was quite obvious in the second half the 49ers were better then the ravens. They just blew it in the first half. Honestly, the ravens were the worst winning superbowl team in at least 10 years or more. It sure carried over this year.

This guys a beauty. What if the lights hadn’t gone out at the Super Bowl. 49ers lose the game by 28. What if…… This guy needs to get back to Santa Clara and work on putting a little touch on the football and learning to have a little class in defeat. Between him and Harbaugh it’s easy to root against these Santa Clara whiners…

Ive been waiting for him to get more comfortable with the media and now I wish he’d shut up. His legacy is still getting written so I’m not going with the can’t make the clutch throw yet but both those games he speaks of could have been won by career defining throws that he has failed to make twice now. The right teams are in the Super Bowl this year and I hope as he grows he will eventually make one of those clutch throws. Got pretty spoiled around here with Montana, Young and even little Jeff Garcia. Maybe this learning progression is the way its actually supposed to go

….and somewhere in Kansas City, Alex Smith is reading this, shaking his head and laughing. He recalls the days he played with a team that could play defense, the days where 378 yds 4TD and 0 interceptions actually won a playoff game. He lets out a long melancholy sigh and wonders what if.

Context, Everyone! It was a 40 minute Interview. What was the question? What was the conversation leading up to the comment? You can cherry pick any sound bite from anyone without hearing the entire conversation.

Yo, now I see why he was so short with his answers. I wish he would go back to that, cause whats coming out of his mouth is just ridiculous. All the ifs he’s talking about are becoming sad. Just practice hard and play better next year, and hopefully someone gets you a suit for post-game conferences. Your the quarterback, you lead the team, please for the love of all that is decent wear something that doesn’t resemble what my 16 year old cousin wears. PLEASE

Wow, so many haters! Not one person on here knows what it is like to be 5 yards away from a Super Bowl victory. I dont want him to ever get over it. It will drive him. All of you sound so stupid. It amazes me. Oh well, it is just the pinnacle of pro sports. It is just a Super Bowl victory. And to those of you that have said win something, He was in the big game last year and he was in the NFC Championship this year! I would say he has done some winning in his short career. Only one team wins it all and it is incredibly difficult. Every single one of you will be eating your words. He is young, driven, talented and very very smart. Before it is all over he will have a ring.

I just love how the media asks the players random questions and then turn it into a scenario where the players “still haven’t gotten over it”. What a crock of crap. Kaepernick probably asked a specific question related to that game and now PFT is making it seem like he’s going around whining to anyone with a microphone. Liars. Spin doctors. And all you people saying foolishness like “I lost respect for Kap now” or believing he was the one who brought up this topic are just boneheads.

All of you haters go back and read your comments. You all sound more stupid than Colin Kaepernick. Do some self evaluation and then rethink your comments. He was doing an hour long interview and answering questions.

Once the class of the NFL with Uncle Eddie and Walsh. Montana and Young. Rice and Roger Craig.

Now complete garbage, the franchise has zero class, and is bunch of whiny, pouting, arrogant persons, starting with the coach and the QB.

The fans are clue less and front runners and always point to 5 rings, when they can’t even name the teams the 49ers beat or the players on that team, without looking it up on Wikipedia.

The true classy fans have left, and will not support this low class -dog and pony show.

Colin dresses like his 12, the Coach is like abrasive little league coach, who is an embarrassment.

Colin gets scriptures on his arm, but never practices them , as he is self centered and worships himself, and gives no respect to no one.

He is counterfeit and a fraud.

The retro 49ers, no matter how bad their foe was, always showed respect and class to them.

Those days are long gone.

When the tickets don’t move at the new venue, the message will be sent.

Trade Colin while there is some value, and contact Mike Holmgren, who has won a Super Bowl to lead the team.

Colin has zero humility, and continues to run his mouth and fire up the enemy, if the 49er defense was average, they would not even be in the playoffs. Colin acts like he is the reason the 49ers are winning, and his self worship is disgusting.

Colin and Jim cost the 49ers their first Super Bowl loss, get rid of them.

Woulda shoulda coulda is all kapernick has been all offseason. Dudes garbage can’t pass all he can do is run yet talks about winnings. News flash kapernose a running QB has never won a bowl and you would not have even been in position if the lights hadn’t gone out. Enjoy your offseason. Loser!

Colin needs to grow up. His immaturity is astounding. Do you see the elite QB’s running off at the mouth; doing tons of commercials and other non-football things during the season; like this guy. He needs to get his head on straight and work on his deficiencies.

As a competitive football player, it seems fairly normal to think about the “What Ifs?” from the Super Bowl you lost. He felt like they had momemtum going and believes he could have done something. He’s not saying Harbarugh made the wrong call, it made sense because the play clock was winding down.

Yeh yeh and if pete carroll hadnt called a timeout against atlanta to give the falcons another chance against seattle the 49ers would have had to face the seahawks in the NFC championship and probably would have lost.. Its all about breaks and bad calls but I guess in most cases the better team wins

I’m a niners fan and been defending Kaep all along, but he’s going off the deep end. The fact that he threw Harbaugh under the bus here, coupled with the fact that he rarely talks up or compliments his coach, particularly when Harbaugh is never critical of any of his players is telling of his petty character. This guy had it right when he was quiet. I think Kaep got unnecessarily critized for much of his career while having success and staying quiet. But as people pointing out here, he’s all sour grapes. He still has a lot to prove, I wish he’d acknowledge that.

Remember there was 2 min. left on the clock, if the 49ers would have scored on that drive. Who’s to say the Ravens wouldn’t have drove back and kicked a game winning FG. Ravens had all their timeouts too. You can spin it anyway you want.